AROUND TOWN - June 13, 2009

TODAY

Program registration for the summer aquatics program at Glendale, Hoover and Crescenta Valley high school pools will be from 8 to 10 a.m. at Glendale Civic Auditorium’s Lower Level, 1401 Verdugo Road, Glendale. Additional registration dates are from 5 to 7 p.m. June 15 to 17 at the Sports Complex, 2200 Fern Lane, Glendale. The program begins on June 29 and ends on Aug. 21. For more information, call (818) 548-3375 or visit www.glendaleaquatics.com.

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Cadette Girl Scout Troop #679 of Montrose is conducting a service project in an effort to earn their Girl Scout Silver Award by holding a Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 1600 block of Don Carlos Avenue, Montrose. There will be signs along the street. Their goal is to collect school uniforms for MEND, an organization that distributes food and clothing to the needy in San Fernando Valley. They will be collecting school uniform apparel such as white polo shirts and navy blue/khaki pants. Gently used or new uniforms would be appreciated. For donations and more information, e-mail gstroop679@yahoo.com.

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American Assn. of University Women’s Glendale Branch will feature soprano Jamie Cunanan at 9 a.m. at the Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale. A graduate of the Los Angeles High School for the Arts, Jamie earned her Bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount and performed in many musical productions there. She was most recently in Gilbert & Sullivan’s “Iolanthe”. The past president of the association will install the new officers as well. Breakfast is $25. Fore more information and reservations, call (818) 773-2227.

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Junior Girl Scout Troop 92 will host a Pet Adoption Day with the Pasadena Humane Society for their Bronze Award Project from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Anderson’s Pet Shop’s parking lot, 2218 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. Dogs, cats and rabbits will be available for adoption. Regular adoption fees apply. Bring a donation of used towels for the animals at the shelter. For more information, call (818) 207-0615.

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Burbank School of the Ballet will perform “Peter Pan” twice for its annual recital with shows at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m at Glendale Community College, 1500 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale. Tickets are $17. For tickets and more information, call (818) 845-8856

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Franco Zeffirelli’s 1982 motion picture, “La Traviata”, will be shown at 2 p.m. at Brand Library, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. The movie is sung in Italian with English subtitles. The movie is rated G and is 112 minutes. Admission is free. For more information, call (818) 548-2051.

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The Golden Oldies Soccer Club and the city of Glendale will have their annual soccer club recognition dinner from 3 to 6 p.m. at Sparr Heights Community Center, 1613 Glencoe Way, Glendale. The event will honor three soccer players who are 80 years or older and still playing. The cost is $10. For more information or to make a reservation, call (818) 248-0160.

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SUNDAY

A special Mass honoring Pastor Emeritus Msgr. Jack Foley’s 50th anniversary of ordination will begin at 10 a.m. with a Mass and will follow with a reception at Holy Redeemer Church, 2411 Montrose Ave., Montrose. For more information, call (818) 249-2008.

? AHEAD with Horses Inc. 28th Annual Children Demonstration and Fun Day will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 9311 Del Arroyo Drive, Sun Valley. The event will include a demonstration by children with disabilities, a magic shop, a performance by traditional Mexican horses and much more. Food provided by Togo’s of La Crescenta is included in admission price of $12 , $ 5 for children 4-12 and free for children 3 and under. All proceeds provide AHEAD With Horses developmental therapy through horses for children with disabilities and are tax deductible. For more information, call (818) 767-6373.